Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding
This method might work for you if… you recently gave birth, are feeding your baby breastmilk, and are breastfeeding (or chestfeeding) every 4/hrs a day and 6/hrs a night.
Fertility Awareness Method (FAM)
This method might work for you if you… can track on a daily basis your temperature, the mucus in your cervix, and your menstrual cycle.
External Condom
This method might work for you if… you want STI protection.
Birth Control Pill
This method might work for you if… you can remember to take a pill everyday at around the same time.
Patch
This method might work for you if… you can remember to apply a new patch once a week.
Plan B
This method is used if you are worried about pregnancy. This method is most effective if used in less than 3 days but can be used up to 5 days since the sex you are worried about.
Copper IUD
This method might work for you if… are comfortable with a healthcare provider inserting the device that can stay in your uterus for 5-10 years.
Hormonal IUD (IUS)
This method might work for you if… you are comfortable with a healthcare provider inserting the device that can stay in your uterus for 5 years.
The Ring
This method might work for you if… you are comfortable touching your own vagina and can change this method about once a month.
The shot
This method might work for you if… you are comfortable getting an injection once every three month from a healthcare provider.
The Implant
This method might work for you if… you are comfortable having a small device inserted into your arm by a healthcare provider.
Diaphragm
This method might work for you if… you are comfortable inserting it into your own vagina.
Ella
This method might work for you if you… are worried about pregnancy, it’s been less than 5 days, and you can see a healthcare provider.
Internal Condom
This method might work for you if… you want STI protection and you are comfortable inserting it into your vagina.
Spermicide
This method might work for you if… you don’t want to talk to a healthcare provider and you are comfortable touching your vagina.
Withdrawal
This method might work for you if… you are combining it with other methods or don’t have access to other birth control options.
Vasectomy
This method might work for you if you… want a permanent form of birth control and you are comfortable undergoing a medical procedure.
Tubal Ligation
This method might work for you if you… want a permanent form of birth control and you are comfortable undergoing a medical procedure.
Abstinence
This method might work for you if… you don’t want to have sex right now.